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Wilkes Recovery Revolution

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

OUR MISSION Through the wisdom of lived experience Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. is creating a community where recovery from addiction is possible through; Restoring Hope, Repairing Lives, and Rebuilding Community. OUR PHILOSOPHY Recovery from addiction and mental illness is not only possible, but with support, opportunities, community, and education, recovery for all can be a […]

Wilkes Recovery Revolution

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

OUR MISSION Through the wisdom of lived experience Wilkes Recovery Revolution, Inc. is creating a community where recovery from addiction is possible through; Restoring Hope, Repairing Lives, and Rebuilding Community. OUR PHILOSOPHY Recovery from addiction and mental illness is not only possible, but with support, opportunities, community, and education, recovery for all can be a […]

Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas. EDUCATION In order to change the narrative on drugs and drug users, education is key. TCHRC can provide trainings in a number of areas ranging […]

Twin City Harm Reduction Collective

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Twin City Harm Reduction Collective seeks to improve the health and lives and advocate for the rights of people who use drugs in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and surrounding areas. EDUCATION In order to change the narrative on drugs and drug users, education is key. TCHRC can provide trainings in a number of areas ranging […]

The Steady Collective

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Steady began in November 2015 as an “any positive change” support group. Steady founder, Conner Adams, facilitated those group meetings and with the help of friends delivered naloxone and needles throughout Western NC to folks who use drugs and their friends and family. In the spring of 2016, Conner gathered a group of people together […]

The Steady Collective

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Steady began in November 2015 as an “any positive change” support group. Steady founder, Conner Adams, facilitated those group meetings and with the help of friends delivered naloxone and needles throughout Western NC to folks who use drugs and their friends and family. In the spring of 2016, Conner gathered a group of people together […]

Queen City Harm Reduction

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Queen City Needle Exchange is a project started by Cat Nelson in 2016, the year North Carolina legalized SEP’s (Syringe Exchange Programs) with the help and mentorship of the Urban Survivors Union and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.  It started out of the trunk of Cat’s car, with a small grant providing supplies, and donated Naloxone from NCHRC.  QCNE […]

Queen City Harm Reduction

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Queen City Needle Exchange is a project started by Cat Nelson in 2016, the year North Carolina legalized SEP’s (Syringe Exchange Programs) with the help and mentorship of the Urban Survivors Union and the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition.  It started out of the trunk of Cat’s car, with a small grant providing supplies, and donated Naloxone from NCHRC.  QCNE […]

GCSTOP

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem (GCSTOP) serves residents of Guilford County. The program was initiated with funding from the State General Assembly to Guilford County’s Emergency Services for the purpose of addressing the County’s increasing incidence of opioid overdoses and opioid related deaths. The funding is being used to support the development […]

GCSTOP

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

The Guilford County Solution to the Opioid Problem (GCSTOP) serves residents of Guilford County. The program was initiated with funding from the State General Assembly to Guilford County’s Emergency Services for the purpose of addressing the County’s increasing incidence of opioid overdoses and opioid related deaths. The funding is being used to support the development […]

Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Mission: The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV and STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of [HIV and STI] prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services. Southern Vision: We envision a better South for people living with HIV — one where every person […]

Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC)

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Mission: The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV and STI epidemics in the South by promoting accessible and high-quality systems of [HIV and STI] prevention, treatment, care, housing, and essential support services. Southern Vision: We envision a better South for people living with HIV — one where every person […]

NC AIDS Action Network

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission The North Carolina AIDS Action Network improves the lives of people living with HIV & AIDS and affected communities through outreach and public education, policy advocacy, and community-building to increase visibility and mutual support of people living with HIV & AIDS throughout our state. Our Vision The North Carolina AIDS Action Network envisions a state […]

NC AIDS Action Network

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission The North Carolina AIDS Action Network improves the lives of people living with HIV & AIDS and affected communities through outreach and public education, policy advocacy, and community-building to increase visibility and mutual support of people living with HIV & AIDS throughout our state. Our Vision The North Carolina AIDS Action Network envisions a state […]

Never Use Alone

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission To provide a life saving point of contact for people who use drugs. We’re there to help you in the event of an overdose. We will never shame, judge, or preach to stop. If you are interested in getting help, we have resources available for you, but we will never push them on […]

Never Use Alone

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Our Mission To provide a life saving point of contact for people who use drugs. We’re there to help you in the event of an overdose. We will never shame, judge, or preach to stop. If you are interested in getting help, we have resources available for you, but we will never push them on […]

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: NCHRC is a comprehensive harm reduction program. NCHRC engages in grassroots advocacy, resource development, coalition building and direct services for people impacted by drug use, sex work, overdose, gender, STIs, HIV, and hepatitis. NCHRC also provides resources and support to the law enforcement, public health, and provider communities. Vision: We believe that the key to bringing […]

North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Who: NCHRC is a comprehensive harm reduction program. NCHRC engages in grassroots advocacy, resource development, coalition building and direct services for people impacted by drug use, sex work, overdose, gender, STIs, HIV, and hepatitis. NCHRC also provides resources and support to the law enforcement, public health, and provider communities. Vision: We believe that the key to bringing […]

Down Home, North Carolina

By Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Down Home, North Carolina is a new organizing project led by the working people of North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. Together, we are taking action to increase democracy, grow the good in our communities, and pass a healthy and just home down to our grandbabies. Who: We are neighbors, rooted in the community, […]

Down Home, North Carolina

· by Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator

Down Home, North Carolina is a new organizing project led by the working people of North Carolina’s small towns and rural communities. Together, we are taking action to increase democracy, grow the good in our communities, and pass a healthy and just home down to our grandbabies. Who: We are neighbors, rooted in the community, […]